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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

CHICAGO'S KOVAL DISTILLERY ANNOUNCES UK DISTRIBUTION PLANS

The multi-award winning Koval Distillery in Chicago, has
announced that it’s expanding distribution to the United Kingdom with
international luxury spirits importer and exporter Emporia Brands.

Emporia Brands will be representing and distributing Koval’s
unique portfolio of whiskies, including their Bourbon, Rye, and Millet expressions,
all of which are single barrel bottlings, aged up to 4 years in new American
Oak barrels, and certified kosher.

Koval's Bourbon, Millet and Rye whiskies

Launched in 2008 as Chicago’s first distillery since the
mid-1800s, Koval’s founders Robert and Sonat Birnecker chose to leave their
academic careers to bring the distilling traditions of Robert’s Austrian family
to America.

Robert Birnecker, who is both the company’s CEO and Master
Distiller, will travel to the UK next month, to launch a series of master
classes in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. As the co-founder of Kothe
Distilling Technologies, Robert has become one of America’s top distilling
experts and internationally renowned consultants, educating over 2,500 aspiring
distillers in the last six years alone.

Commenting on the news Robert Birnecker, said: “We’re
thrilled to be expanding our international distribution efforts to the United
Kingdom and look forward to working with Emporia’s innovative team.”

In addition to Koval’s portfolio of whiskies, Emporia Brands
will also distribute their Dry Gin, which was a double Gold winner at the
2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Koval’s whiskies and gin, will be available later this year from
specialist retailers across the UK, including Harvey Nichols, Masters of Malt,
The Whisky Exchange and Royal Mile Whiskies.